Heating help needed ASAP!

[realmkp]

Hello so I have my C&C cage it is an L shape 2 cubes by 3
cubes and I need to know what inch size lamp and watt CHE
to buy for Harriet. The temp. right now is between 71 and 72
but I live in an apt where I cant control the heat. I undetstand
from all the posts that this temp is dangerously low so I need an
answer fast! She is eating, pooping, and running so I know
shes not attempting to hibernate. I hear her running now!
So would a 8.5 inch with 75w be enough? Thanks in advance!

 

[Nancy]

You are probably going to need two ceramic heat emitters, one for each end of the L.

10" fixtures spread the heat out more so are a better option than the 8.5. I'd go with 100 watt emitters.

The most important part of the heat emitter setup is a thermostat to control the heat output and keep the temperature at what you want it to be. Most thermostats will control two emitters.